Gold Coast Golf Club Notes 6th May.
Jimmy Bruen:
On Saturday next Gold Coast will play the winners of the match between Tramore and Lismore at Faithlegg at 10.30 a.m. Best of luck to John White and all the team.
Fred Perry Trophy:
On Thursday next Gold Coast will play Youghal in the Gold Coast at 3.30 p.m. Bob O’Brien and Liam Clancy are looking after this team.
Captain’s Prize 2019
Our Captain, Pat Power, will host his Captain’s Prize starting on Friday 31st May with qualifying on Friday and Saturday and the final on Sunday. The timesheet is now open for players to book into the event and the draw for partners will take place on Wednesday 29th May at 5 p.m.
DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL
Special rate for members of Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford Golf Clubs. Running from Monday 27th May to Thurs. 30th May this competitions takes place over the three local courses with the final fourth day at the Gold Coast. The rate for visitors is €140 but the special rate for members of the three local clubs is €45. If interested please contact your own club for details.
CLUB 9 HOLE SINGLES S/F QUALIFIER
The Club have started a new 9 Holes Singles Stableford Club Qualifier competition on Wednesday evenings after 4p.m. Gents and ladies are eligible and are encouraged to participate and it’s an ideal opportunity for a game after work or to ease yourself into competitions after the Winter season. This 9 Hole Qualifying competition is run over the following sequence of holes. 1-5, 15-18. Sign in and return scores on the Competitions Computer Terminal, competition entry is €3 and entry fees and scorecards for gents and ladies to be submitted into the main scorecard box.
GOLF AT THE COAST COMBO €99
Our new ‘Golf at the Coast Combo’ is being well received. This exciting new collaboration with the 360 Cookhouse Restaurant includes Golf for 2 at the Gold Coast Golf Resort and a two course meal for 2 and arrival drinks at 360 Cookhouse for €99 per couple! It’s the ultimate day out! Tickets are now on sale at both venues and to find out more about our Golf at the Coast Combo contact Gold Coast Golf Resort on (058)44055, email us at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com/ or Tel. 360 Cookhouse on (058)44537 or email reservations@360cookhouse.ie.
ATTRACTIVE MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Gold Coast Golf Club is a championship Par 72 parkland course stretching 6785 yards and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles. The scenery is spectacular with unrivalled views of Dungarvan Bay, the Irish Sea and Helvick Head.
At the moment we have very attractive membership rates for existing and new Full and Senior members. We can also offer very attractive packages for dual membership to both the golf club and leisure centre.
We have great facilities here at the Gold Coast. Our championship golf course is maintained in excellent condition offering superb playability and presentation all year round, and our pristine greens are much admired.
Members can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel bar and restaurant where our friendly staff serve delicious food daily.
For new membership enquiries and applications please contact Irene on 058 44055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com.
GENTS FIXTURES
Tuesday 7th May Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
Friday 10th May: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.
Sat. 11th May Open Gents Singles S/F
Sun. 12th May Open Gents Singles S/F
Tues. 14th May Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles
GENTS RESULTS
Friday 3rd May: Open Gents 18 holes Singles: 1st Nicholas Keane (21) 40, 2 Mark Flynn West Waterford (11) 39pts, Gross Mark Shanahan (0) 37pts.
Sat. 4th/ Sun. 5th 18 Hole Junior Scratch Cup:1st Dan Dore (Newcastle West) (4) 74 gross, 2 Barry Power (5) 75 (B9), 3rd Graham Nagle (Dungarvan) (5) 75, Best Nett Conor Clancy (8) 69nett CSS Sat 74, Sun. 73pts
Sat. 4th/ Sun. 5th May Intermediate Scratch Cups: 1st Gerry Comerford (13) 25pts, 2nd John McArthur (15) 24pts, 3rd Declan Kiely (11) 24pts, Best Nett Joey Veale (16) 39pts. CSS Sat 34pts, Sun. 37pts.
Sat. 4th Singles: 1st Michael White (1) 39pts CSS 36pts
Sun. Singles: 1st Thomas Power (19) 37pts. CSS 37pts
10 Holes competition: 1st Jimmy Beresford (20) 25pts
9 Hole Qualifying: 1st Joey Veale (17) 22pts.
CLUB CLASSIC RESULTS
Mens 1st: Peter Hayes (14) West Waterford, Alan Darcy (18) West Waterford, Anslem Hayes (16) West Waterford 82pts 2nd: Liam Clancy (18), Anthony Daly (18) Mountain View, Ian Pericho (13) 80pts. 3rd Michael Kavanagh (6), Tomas Wall (16), Liam Clancy (18) 71pts, 4th John Queally (21) Liam Carroll (19)Pat Crowley (16) 70pts, 5th Pat Morrissey (12) Lismore, Pat Curley (15) Lismore, Craig Scotton (16) Lismore 70pts, 6th Declan Kiely (11), Austin Kiely (10) Michael Whelan ( 14) 69pts, 7th Mark English (5) Faithlegg, John Keohan (12) Faithlegg, Edwin Flynn (15) Faithlegg 69pts, 8th Frank Waters (16) Francis O’Connor (19) Nicholas Keane (21) 68pts, 9th Martin O’Driscoll (13) West Waterford, Noel McNamara (13) Lismore, Peter Whelan (13) Lismore 68pts. Best Ladies: 1st Ellen Walsh (20) Doneraile, Paula Russell (23) Doneraile, Noreen Roche (24) Doneraile 67pts, 2nd Irene Lynch (7), Rachel Kiely (20) Dungarvan, Miriam Matthews (24) Dungarvan 66pts, 3rd Esther McGuckian (12), Mary Clancy (13), Elaine Nash (20) 66pts. Mixed: 1st Eddie Murphy (8) East Cork, Brian Meade (11) East Cork, Fran Fitzpatrick (26) East Cork 63pts. 2nd Brian Dunbar (13), Liam Dunbar (10) Eniscorthy, Joan Dunbar (23) Eniscorthy 58pts. Non GUI 1st Joey Veale (17), David Hallihan (15) Kieran Power (18) 74pts. Presentation of Classic Prizes takes place on Wednesday 29th May at 9p.m.
EVERY TUESDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SENIORS
Every Tuesday we host our popular Open Seniors (50+) Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor Entry is 12 euro or Golf and Carvery 20 euro. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GENTS SINGLES
Every Friday at the Gold Coast we host an Open Gents Singles Stableford competition. Visitor Entry is 15 euro or Golf and Carvery 25 euro. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055.
LADIES NOTES
Fixtures
10 Hole On-going Competition
18 Hole on-going Competition
9 Hole Qualifer every Wed from 4pm
Open 3 Per Champagne Scramble sponsored by Dawn Meats
Results
Mothers Day Qualifiers
Esther McGuckian (12) 37pts
Mairead Mannion (30) 37pts
18 Hole on-going Competition
1st Esther McGuckian (12) 39pts
2nd Mary Clancy (13) 39pts
Irish National Fourball sponsored by Revive Active
Wishing the best of luck to our ladies who will be taking on East Cork in this tournament on Sunday 12th May, there will be 3 matches played in East Cork and 2 played on home course, any support from members would be appreciated.
Lady Captain’s Prize
Reminder ladies, to qualify for participation in this competition you have to return three 18hole cards, one sponsored and two club competitions. If you have already taken part in our recent club classic, one of the games may be counted as your sponsored competition. Please have your cards returned before 26th May.
Open 3 Person Champagne Scramble
Our first open of the season takes place on Monday 20th May, and is the ever popular champagne scramble sponsored by Dawn Meats, looking forward to a great turnout so please invite your friends for a fun day out on our spectacular championship course!!
Committee Meeting
Our next meeting will be Thursday 23rd May @ 8pm, please note change of date due to Bank Holiday Week-end.
Membership Offers
If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2019 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us, firstly we are an extremely friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is breathtaking!!
We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.